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English 1b3 Posted 16 years ago
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Past Perfect

Realising that she had not had a new car in years, I bought her a new one.

Realising that she did not have a new car in years, I bought her a new one.

Why do we need the past perfect? What is the act of 'not having a new car' come before?

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English 1b3 Realising that she had not had a new car in years, I bought her a new one. Realising that she did not have a new car in years, I bought her a new one. Why do we need the past perfect?

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  • English 1b3 Realising that she had not had a new car in years, I bought her a new one.
  • Realising that she did not have a new car in years, I bought her a new one.
  • Why do we need the past perfect?
  • What is the act of 'not having a new car' come before?
  • Thanks English 1b3 What is the act of 'not having a new car' come before?
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English 1b3Realising that she had not had a new car in years, I bought her a new one.
Realising that she did not have a new car in years, I bought her a new one.

Why do we need the past perfect? What is the act of 'not having a new car' come before?
Thanks
English 1b3What is the act of 'not having a new car' come bef
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